Nine chefs from Hawaii’s popular and award-winning restaurants will share recipes and show how to execute them at the Made in Hawaii festival this weekend at Blaisdell Arena.
17th annual Made in Hawaii Festival
 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Blaisdell Arena and Exhibition Hall. Admission is $4, with $1-off coupons at all First Hawaiian Bank locations. Call 533-1292 or visit madeinhawaiifestival.com |
The festival is teaming with the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture’s “Buy Local, It Matters” program to present the cooking demonstrations, which will promote local produce. Derek Kurisu of KTA Super Stores will serve as emcee.
The fest features more than 430 booths showcasing apparel, jewelry, books, crafts, artwork, beauty products and food. Entertainment includes Hoku-winning artists.
The culinary lineup:
Friday
>> 2 p.m.: Jason Takemura, Hukilau Honolulu, Pagoda Floating Restaurant
>> 4 p.m.: Colin Hazama, Kai Market
>> 6 p.m.: Johan Svensson, BLT Steak Waikiki (see his recipe for hanger steak, below)
Saturday
>> Noon: Ronnie Nasuti, Tiki’s Grill & Bar
>> 2 p.m.: Michael Moorhouse, Kahala Hotel & Resort
>> 4 p.m.: John Memering, Cactus
>> 6 p.m.: Pepe Vega, Just Tacos
Sunday
>> Noon: Marc McDowell, Makena Beach & Golf Resort
>> 2 p.m.: Elmer Guzman, Poke Stop
